Police hold open house

Photo by Laura Austin

During the Ridgecrest Police Department’s Open House on May 9, Officer Bill Groves commands K-9 Officer Laky to attack Officer Adam Shaffer, who is wearing protective gear. The demonstration showed how the K-9 officer-and-handler team works to subdue a hostile, dangerous or escaping suspect. Notice the crowd behind the fence watching the demonstration. The event also included a firearm display, taser demonstration, department tour, Animal Shelter information and Child I.D. by Police and Citizens Together.